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The Death Of Reading Featuring James Marriott
Are we living in the new Dark Ages? Despite vast technological advances, our societies are increasingly looking like those that preceded the advent of literacy.
September 21, 2026
Host Steven Davis and guest Elias Papaioannou discuss the resurgence of populism in Europe and the United States over the past fifteen years. They define populism, identify its economic drivers, and consider how democratic institutions moderate and respond to populist pressures. They also consider the implications for economic performance. They wrap up their conversation with some remarks on the outlook for populism and its impact on policies and democratic institutions in the years ahead.
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2026 CEO Activism Survey
In the summer of 2026, the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University, and the Governance of Organizations Working Group at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University jointly conducted a nationwide survey of 2,807—representative by gender, race, age, household income, and region of residence—to understand how the American public views CEOs who take public positions on environmental, social, and political issues. This survey is a follow up of a similar survey conducted in 2018.
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Fighting Hyperinflations Around The World With Steve Hanke
Jon Hartley and Steve Hanke discuss currency boards, dollarization, and fighting inflation around the world.
September 17, 2026